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Executive Assistant to CEO / Strategic Projects Support Officer
Marine Institute
Administration, Customer Service
Posted on Feb 20, 2026
Organisation Description:
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.
Summary of the Role:
This role is based on the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (OCEO) and provides critical support to the Marine Institute. The role supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as they lead the organisation in delivery of the Marine Institute Strategy Ocean Knowledge that Informs and Inspires. The OCEO, led by the CEO, works closely with all service areas and particularly with the Corporate Services team as they provide support, governance and general services to all other Marine Institute service areas.
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How to Apply:
A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway, H91 R673. All correspondence for this post should quote reference EA/OCEO/FEB2026.
Eligible Candidates must be:
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A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;
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A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
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A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
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A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.
Closing date for Applications:
All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Tuesday, 10th of March 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Use of Data - all personal data and the information submitted for this application will be used solely for the purpose of this campaign, after which it will be deleted in line with our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy and data retention schedule. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and accessed only by those involved directly in the campaign.
The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role.
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